Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5
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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
- Introduced November 2019
- Succeeded the Leica SL
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Announced August 2020
- Later Model is Panasonic S5 II

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and S5 (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

The SL2 was launched 9 months prior to the S5 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SL2 scores versus the S5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica SL2 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica SL2 Gallery & Panasonic S5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Panasonic S5
SL2 | S5 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.0" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1840k | Clearer display (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Leica SL2
S5 | SL2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | August 2020 | ![]() | November 2019 | Fresher by 9 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica SL2 and Panasonic S5
SL2 | S5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica SL2 enjoys outer dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 has dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).
Check out the Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SL2 versus the S5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and S5 is 57 and 60 respectively.

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and S5.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Leica SL2 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older SL2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica SL2 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications
Leica SL2 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica SL2 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-11-06 | 2020-08-14 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Maestro III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | Leica L |
Number of lenses | 30 | 31 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3.0 inch |
Resolution of screen | 2,100k dots | 1,840k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1800 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/40000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 835 gr (1.84 lbs) | 714 gr (1.57 lbs) |
Dimensions | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | 440 shots |
Battery type | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-SCL4 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card |
Card slots | Dual | Dual |
Launch pricing | $5,995 | $1,999 |